Senior Attorney - Child Welfare Litigation Leader

People First Service Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 62,100 - 75,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Bar annual dues paid

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

No state income tax

176 hours of annual leave annually

State Group Insurance coverage options

Retirement plan options

Tuition waivers

Job summary

A state agency dedicated to child advocacy is seeking a Senior Attorney to advocate for the welfare of Florida’s children. The role involves ensuring legal compliance for dependent children and collaborating with various professionals during the legal process. The position requires a law degree and at least two years of bar admission experience. The starting salary is $69,000 with an overall compensation package valued at $95,318, including benefits.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience since bar admission is required.
• Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal requirements are met to secure safe homes for dependent children.
• Collaborate with case managers for case preparation.
• Advocate for children in court with best practice techniques.

Skills

Law Degree

Minimum of 2 years bar admission

Job description

A state agency dedicated to child advocacy is seeking a Senior Attorney to advocate for the welfare of Florida’s children. The role involves ensuring legal compliance for dependent children and collaborating with various professionals during the legal process. The position requires a law degree and at least two years of bar admission experience. The starting salary is $69,000 with an overall compensation package valued at $95,318, including benefits.